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Symphony of Stones

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Symphony of Stones

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Symphony of Stones

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Location: Ararat, Armenia

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1. Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

5.98km

01:51

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

8.74km

03:07

420m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Symphony of Stones – Symphony of Stones loop from Garni

20.7km

06:39

820m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Olaf

July 25, 2022

The hexagonal basalt columns protrude up to 300 m out of the canyon like huge organ pipes. They were created by the meeting of fire and water.

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Andi

September 19, 2023

The monument is made up of huge symmetrical hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns (almost 50 meters high), which appear to be handcrafted due to their extraordinary symmetry. These wonderful rocks were formed under high pressure conditions due to the cooling and crystallization of volcanic lava.
These stones suspended against gravity resemble an organ, which explains why it is also called the “Basalt Organ”.
The soundtrack is provided by the river that flows through the gorge and fills the splendor of the stone with the sound of water.
Source: tourismconnection.it/en/armenia-la-sinfonia-delle-pietre/#:~:text=The%20monument%20is%20made%20up,and%20crystallization%20of%20volcanic%20lava.

Ana Paula

May 1, 2024

The geological formation is incredible. The path is next to the basalt wall, it will be safe until a rock falls on someone's head. Today, entry was 300 drams. The structure they built for pedestrians is good, I believe it is possible to travel the route with a wheelchair too. I entered from the side that comes from the valley, going down the street next to the entrance to the Temple of the Sun (separate entrance). There is another entrance for those coming by car, and this one has a slightly steep slope. I didn't like the number of cars passing among the pedestrians, it seems to me that it will turn into a place for mass tourism.

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